tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post1675833300574079627..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Had to pass the baton todayTravels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-21658427558215627942017-02-03T00:06:05.532-06:002017-02-03T00:06:05.532-06:00Nice Post.Thanks for Sharing this in your BlogNice Post.Thanks for Sharing this in your<a href="http://www.ticketgoose.com/meghana-travels" rel="nofollow"> Blog</a> Swathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018818121485867472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-17179182954925766402014-10-01T22:39:24.535-05:002014-10-01T22:39:24.535-05:00Best "the end" ever :-)Best "the end" ever :-)Bob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-84815674925664500862014-10-01T15:17:24.127-05:002014-10-01T15:17:24.127-05:00We were 'baton passers' too when we were t...We were 'baton passers' too when we were there in November 2004! No shuttles during that time though and a light dusting of snow overnight! Made for spectacular pics of the white snow against the red rocks. <br />James and Brigittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347648400966386457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-57833754761754971442014-10-01T12:23:05.760-05:002014-10-01T12:23:05.760-05:00I had that same problem trying to spend the night ...I had that same problem trying to spend the night a Bryce - completely full and I had to turn around and drive out. I DID have reservations at Zion, so I drove there and ended up arriving early. My visit was later in October, and both parks were really busy. Definitely worth a return visit - I really liked Zion and took the bus tour. :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31569409841236651882014-10-01T11:44:33.905-05:002014-10-01T11:44:33.905-05:00You still managed to get some great photos from yo...You still managed to get some great photos from your rig! Hard to believe Zion is so busy at this time of year. Amazing.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-25504906593385765382014-10-01T11:05:33.211-05:002014-10-01T11:05:33.211-05:00We find that there are more and more visitors than...We find that there are more and more visitors than ever use to be..EVERYWHERE we go!! We did Zion 42 years ago when our son was itty..It had almost no traffic then..I do believe that sometimes you cannot go back...things change. really sad.Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-50734322641940644462014-10-01T09:21:38.214-05:002014-10-01T09:21:38.214-05:00Judy, you'd better check to see if Kodachrome ...Judy, you'd better check to see if Kodachrome Basin has reopened. The bridge was damaged by flooding and the park was closed a couple days ago.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-44101468414287044552014-10-01T09:03:51.686-05:002014-10-01T09:03:51.686-05:00That's the same way I felt about Arches. It wa...That's the same way I felt about Arches. It was so packed when we got there that it wasn't enjoyable at all. Canyon d Chelly in AZ is a great place to visit.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-27460084754882507092014-10-01T08:19:58.875-05:002014-10-01T08:19:58.875-05:00That was disappointing, but at least you helped t...That was disappointing, but at least you helped the rangers:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-39624684579781105072014-10-01T07:51:03.226-05:002014-10-01T07:51:03.226-05:00You and Kurt had a beautiful ride to Zion...you we...You and Kurt had a beautiful ride to Zion...you were closer than we have ever been. I do love those beautiful rocks.<br />Congratulations on passing the baton flawlessly...you go girl! <br />Kodachrome is very pretty. We enjoyed several hikes there last year. Also if you have time the gravel road that leads to Grosvenor Arch is quite pretty and the arch is worth the time...Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-57313319763244101352014-10-01T07:47:22.300-05:002014-10-01T07:47:22.300-05:00We visited there way back around 2002 or 2003. ...We visited there way back around 2002 or 2003. There were no shuttles then that I remember. We must have been there during a loll. No real traffic. Wanting to return sometime. I agree with Erin above - glad we visited pre shuttle I guess.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-72762818775894680852014-10-01T07:32:39.750-05:002014-10-01T07:32:39.750-05:00Oh rats...so sorry you missed Zion. You still caug...Oh rats...so sorry you missed Zion. You still caught some stunning scenery.<br />I coach track at our high school. Never saw a better hand off than yours. Excellent job.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51711949624423877542014-10-01T07:25:28.338-05:002014-10-01T07:25:28.338-05:00I get why the shuttle system has been established ...I get why the shuttle system has been established ... I realy do. But that doesn't mean I have to like it. I am so glad we visited most of the parks that now have shuttles before the system was implemented.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-50968609961957671282014-10-01T07:18:40.781-05:002014-10-01T07:18:40.781-05:00Sorry you didn't get to see more of Zion, but ...Sorry you didn't get to see more of Zion, but what you did see was beautiful. Nice "the end" shot.<br />Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31658133518288445122014-10-01T07:17:17.837-05:002014-10-01T07:17:17.837-05:00Your trip makes me want to go back and read Edward...Your trip makes me want to go back and read Edward Abbey again.... The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-21947230383583539122014-10-01T06:33:42.599-05:002014-10-01T06:33:42.599-05:00Well that stinks!!! Our friends went into Yellows...Well that stinks!!! Our friends went into Yellowstone yesterday and said the traffic was awful! Bummer, wish Kurt could have seen Zion!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-73885372468505037242014-10-01T06:13:28.672-05:002014-10-01T06:13:28.672-05:00That last photo of you reminds me so much of my Mo...That last photo of you reminds me so much of my Mom. She loved the west. Wish you could have seen more of Zion. Doesn't seem like they have enough space even in the fall, can't imagine what it would be like in summer.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-30098455784453991542014-10-01T05:07:46.029-05:002014-10-01T05:07:46.029-05:00I recognized some of the spots where you took phot...I recognized some of the spots where you took photos. Unfortunate you didn't get into the Park. I agree with the other commenter, can't all those people just stay home sometimes.........Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-76450773635723594802014-10-01T04:54:18.229-05:002014-10-01T04:54:18.229-05:00Zion was by far the most crowded place on our &quo...Zion was by far the most crowded place on our "circle tour" this summer. That drive is worth the 80 mile trip though it is one of the most beautiful parts.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-8743844445898617692014-10-01T00:15:30.794-05:002014-10-01T00:15:30.794-05:00Yeah, you didn't drop the baton, but you still...Yeah, you didn't drop the baton, but you still finished last in the tunnel race.John Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775467781360772348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-43187733532465067112014-09-30T23:29:27.157-05:002014-09-30T23:29:27.157-05:00you did get some really great pics considering you...you did get some really great pics considering you were taking them mostly from the vehicle. . .it is a spectacular place!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-9861046722521382342014-09-30T22:52:52.398-05:002014-09-30T22:52:52.398-05:00National parks just aren't much fun when they ...National parks just aren't much fun when they are that crowded. You still got some magnificent pictures, though! Zion is one of our favorite parks.Carol Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428623116947826625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31842200884733671642014-09-30T22:14:01.984-05:002014-09-30T22:14:01.984-05:00I hope Kurt can get back to Zion--it's a beaut...I hope Kurt can get back to Zion--it's a beautiful place. Stellar job passing the baton! All the young people these days had braces when they were little--they all have such nice teeth!Dawn from Camano Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256146499762272641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-33219919910306594412014-09-30T21:53:56.168-05:002014-09-30T21:53:56.168-05:00Great pictures!!! She probably had braces on he...Great pictures!!! She probably had braces on her teeth when she was young.what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-68108055601366908602014-09-30T21:42:12.828-05:002014-09-30T21:42:12.828-05:00Well, phooey on crowds! Doesn't anybody stay ...Well, phooey on crowds! Doesn't anybody stay home anymore? :- ) Hope you like Kodachrome as much as we did ... are you going to camp there?Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.com